Contracts Administrator - Level 5

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 5 (Staff), to join our Payload & Ground Systems team in Commerce, CA or San Diego, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible Our Contracts Administrator will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Program Managers/Directors, Business Managers, Operations Managers, Capture Managers, and functional teams. You will have responsibility for all aspects of a contract portfolio from the business development phase through closeout, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and providing timely responses to both external and internal customers. Your initial duties of the selected candidate will be to provide contracts support to major capture and proposal efforts. Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously. Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions. Act as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters. Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals. Other duties as assigned. Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. What You Bring to the Table – Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Experience negotiation and administering various contract types, working with DoD proposals and understanding of government contracting regulations (FAR, DFAR). Experience working with DoD proposals. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. What Sets You Apart: Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) certification. Your Unique Contribution: Ability to build customer intimacy despite geographical separation and effectively cultivate those relationships early on. Make decisions in a timely manner, under tight deadlines and pressure. Partner with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration.